Author: Alade Adisa

Tragedy struck along Kente Road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State on Thursday when armed gunmen attacked the mother of the state governor, Jumai Kefas, and his sister, Atsi Kefas. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that During the attack, a police officer assigned to escort the family accidentally shot Atsi Kefas while attempting to fend off the assailants. The incident occurred as the family was traveling through the area, which has seen a rise in bandit activities. Following the attack, troops swiftly responded to rescue the victims. Both Jumai Kefas and Atsi Kefas were evacuated to safety using…

President Bola Tinubu has authorized the immediate release of funds to settle pension arrears, salary increments, and other entitlements owed to retired military personnel. This decision follows two days of peaceful protests by military veterans at the Federal Ministry of Finance. Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, announced the development on Friday, expressing appreciation for the President’s timely intervention. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Mr. Henshaw Ogubike, Matawalle confirmed that military personnel have already started receiving alerts for the three-month salary increase. The minister lauded Tinubu’s unwavering commitment…

By Rasheed Aro I have had the privilege of studying at Afe Babalola University, and mentored by Aare Afe Babalola SAN countless times.In light of the recent controversy surrounding Aare & Dele Farotimi, I have come across several opinions; some from respected individuals who have now lost a part of my respect and others from those who, despite their legal education, seem to lack an understanding of the law.While I do not claim to know much about the law, here are my submissions on this matter based on my limited knowledge below: Defamation is both a civil wrong (tort) and…

There was heightened tension in Kano on Thursday evening as security operatives from the Department of State Service (DSS) took over the premises of the Kano Emir’s palace at Kofar Kudu, restricting both entry and exit, raising concerns among residents. Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is anticipated to accompany the newly-appointed Wamban Kano, Munir Sanusi, to his posting in Bichi. According to DAILY NIGERIAN, the Bichi palace is similarly surrounded by armed police. Also, unconfirmed reports said the presence of security personnel is linked to an anticipated address by Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II on the contentious tax reform bills. Sources suggest…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the arrest of a suspected high-ranking Boko Haram member, Isah Jafaru, alias “Nabida,” in Iloro Ekiti. This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by Afolabi Tolulope, the spokesperson for the Ekiti command of the NSCDC. Jafaru, who was reportedly on the run from the north-east, was apprehended following a manhunt launched due to his suspicious activities in the community. According to the statement, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect is a senior operative of the terrorist group and had relocated to Iloro Ekiti alongside other scattered members of the…

The Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) says it has embarked on capacity building for youths across the country on cassava cultivation.The Director-General of NNMDA, Prof. Martins Emeje, at a webinar organised by the agency on Cassava Value Chain Initiative (CVCI) with Nigeria youths, said that the capacity building would be on cassava cultivation for pharmaceutical products.According to Emeje, Nigeria is the largest producer of cassava in the world, yet does not have good value addition on cassava and its products.He said that if the country should harness the value chain in cassava properly, the nation wouĺd be attractive globally…

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, says there is need to strengthen the collaboration between the ministry and the Nigerian navy in safeguarding Nigerian maritime space as it is done in other climes.Oyetola made this submission on Thursday in Abuja at the Senate public hearing on the Nigerian Coast Guard Establishment Bill 2024.The bill to establish Nigerian Coast Guard recently scaled second reading in the Senate.The minister said it was important to give credit to the Nigerian Navy for its achievements in safeguarding the Nigerian maritime space and giving Nigeria a good image worldwide.Oyetola said the collaborative effort…

The Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has called on relevant stakeholders in the film industry to continue to celebrate and uplift African cinema.Mahmoud made the call at the closing ceremony/ award night of the foremost Zuma Film Festival in Abuja on Thursday.She said this would ensure that voices from our continent are heard on every stage around the worldThe minister was represented by Maigida Adamu Kuku, State Coordinator on Special Investment Programmes.Mahmoud said over the past few days, they had witnessed the remarkable talents and innovation that defined the essence of African and global…

A former Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Femi Adesina, has decried prejudice against women (Misogyny), saying that it was anti-social and ungodly.He said this on Thursday in Lagos at the public presentation of a report titled: “Trends and Contexts of Misogyny and Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria”.The report was presented by the Journalists for Christ (JFC), a faith-based, non-governmental media organisation.As the JFC Board Chairman and Special Guest of Honour at the event, Adesina, said he was intrigued by the report on misogyny, and wanted to read it to see its various dimensions and recommendations.“The Bible says, “The Lord gave the word…

The Jigawa Government has approved N117 million for the establishment of a pilot Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion centre in Duste, the state capital. The Commissioner for Information, Youths, Sports and Culture, Sagir Musa, made this known in a statement on Friday. Musa said the money was approved during the Executive Council meeting on Thursday.commissioner said the centre would also serve as a CNG training facility. He said, “This is in line with the administration’s commitment to reduce the hardship caused by the removal of the fuel subsidy.” Earlier in September, Governor Umar Namadi pledged to establish 27 CNG conversion…